The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-12-31
FaTAPsoo ITEMS.
Hihie Preas1tation- Wedding and Reception
fttnexz of Jols-, 4 Chew

Christmas passed off very quietly with us,
there being nothing special to mark the oc-
casion except u very pleasant social entertain
ment, which came off on Christmas Eve at
the residence of Mr.. Ezra Chew. A large
crowd Of persons from the vicinity assembled
on the occasion to present to W. G. Babcock,
our pastor, very large and beautifully illus
trated Bible, as 4 token of the high apprecia-
ton and esteem they entertained for him.
At half past seven Mr. Ezra Chew stepped
forward and addressed the audience, saying:
1T appears to have fallen to my lot this
evening to make some remarks in presenting
10 you, my brother, IN behalf OF these people
present, and many who are not present, this
valuable book, the Book of Books. By our
little mites and willing hearts we have secured
this big Bible. gift most precious of all gifts.
We could not have presented to you a more
precious gift had we all had larger hearts and
greater mites. trust, my brother, that you
will accept this volume as token of our love
and esteem. By the rules of your conference
you may be called from your present field of
labor, and we may be separated, and perhaps
never meet again in this life, yet you have
this grand volume MS a memento to look upon,
and no doubt Your mind will be carried back
to old Patapsco, her people, and this Christ
mas Eve in the year 1887. No doubt you all
know what transpired eighteen hundred and
eighty seven years ago. Had not this great
event happened, probably we would not to-
night have the pleasure of presenting to you
this great book. / trust that you will ever
cherish this gift, search its sacred pages, and
that it may ever prove lamp to your feet and
light to your pathway"
Mr.. Babcock in reply said, among other
things: s'My friends, do assure you that
most heartily accept this precious gift. And
when YOU assure me that it has been made as
a token of tender appreciation, my language
is too feeble and fails to express my gratitude
for this handsome and valuable book, and
when / shall have been called to separate
from you shall treasure this gift as price
less souvenir During my stay among you as
a ce-worker in the vineyard of Christ you have
always shown forth an appreciation and
kindness, especially within this home, such
as / never can forget. As | stand here in
your presence and contemplate the motive
that has brought you together on this Christ
mastide, it makes the occasion one of especial
Joy to me. If lhave, in my endeavors to serve
you as your faithful pastor, succeeded in mer-
itine this manifestation of kindness, then |
am content. This book, being the inspired
word of God, is precions to me, as am teach
ing its truths, both by life and exposition, to
ali. IL is as chart to the mariner, food to
the hungry, light to the wanderer, the Gospel
of the worlds Redeemer, priceless bequest.
When life closes / desire to pillow my head
on its pledges of love and eternal bliss"
After the presentation ceremonies were
over then came lot of good things, consisting
of fruits, candies, cakes, nuts and other con-
fect;oneries, lemonade, &C., which had been
prepared through the generous impulses OF
the host and hostess, which were INDUCED IN
until late hour.
On Christmas day large crowd of admiring
friends congregated at the Union Bethel
Church of God, near Patapsco, to witness
beautiful country wedding that took place
precisely at 2 o'clock, p. m. The contracting
parties were Rev. George E. Hughes and Miss
Ode Leppo, third daughter of Mr.. Jacob Nj.
Leppo. The bridesmaids were Miss Anna
Hughes, sister of the groom, and Miss Myra
Alleire; groomsmen, Messrs. L. w. Leppo,
brother OF the bride, and John W. Evans.
The bride wore seal brown cloth, trimmed in
brown plush, with gloves to match. Her head
was decorated with wreath of orange bios.
SONS. The groom was attired in conventional
black. The ceremony was perfprmed by
Rev. William Palmer, after which the newly
married couple, with many friends and rela-
tives, returned to the home of the bride, where
a bountiful repast, with many congratulations,
awaited them. On Tuesday the wedding
party visited Mr.. Hughes, father Of the groom.
Mr.. John II. Chew has heen dangerously
i'll, For several days fears were entertained
that he might not recover, but later reports
say that he is somewhat oonvalescent.